Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 5:44AM CDT until July 5 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 3:44am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.
For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence
with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened along Glenwood
Thornton Road north of Glenwood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:30 AM CDT Saturday was 10.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
Area Description:
Cook, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: